Connector

Abstract

This connector comprises a resin body member, one or more cover members, and one or more external connection terminals. The resin body member includes a first portion, a second portion, a third portion, a first connection portion connecting the first portion and the second portion, and a second connection portion connecting the second portion and the third portion. The material of the cover member is metal, and the cover member includes a first cover part that covers at least a portion of the first portion, and a second cover part that covers at least a portion of the third portion. The one or more external connection terminals are supported by the second portion. The first connection portion is provided with one or more first slits having a linear shape extending in the vertical direction, and the second connection portion is provided with one or more second slits having a linear shape extending in the vertical direction.

Description

connector

[0001] The present invention relates to a connector.

[0002] A known example of a conventional connector-related invention is the surface-mount connector device described in Patent Document 1. The surface-mount connector device described in Patent Document 1 is mounted on a printed circuit board. Pads are formed on the surface of the printed circuit board. The surface-mount connector device described in Patent Document 1 is connected to a mating connector device. The surface-mount connector device described in Patent Document 1 includes a connector body, contacts fixed to the connector body, and leads soldered to the pads and connected to the contacts. The connector body is made of resin. A plurality of parallel slits are formed on the side of the connector body where the printed circuit board is attached. A plurality of parallel slits are formed on the side of the connector body where the mating connector is attached. Each of the multiple slits has a wedge shape extending in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the connector body. The surface-mount connector device described in Patent Document 1 is heated during soldering.

[0003] Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 6-13139

[0004] In the field of the surface mount connector device described in Patent Document 1, there is a demand for suppressing warping of the resin body member due to heating.

[0005] SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide a connector that can suppress warping of a resin body member due to heating.

[0006] A connector according to one embodiment of the present invention comprises a resin main body member, one or more cover members, and one or more external connection terminals, wherein the resin main body member includes: a first portion, a second portion, a third portion, a first connection portion connecting the first portion and the second portion, and a second connection portion connecting the second portion and the third portion, wherein the second portion extends in the front-to-rear direction, and the first portion, the first connection portion, the second portion, the second connection portion, and the third portion are arranged in this order in the front direction, wherein the cover member is made of metal, and wherein the cover member includes: a first cover portion covering at least a portion of the first portion, and a second cover portion covering at least a portion of the third portion, wherein the one or more external connection terminals are supported by the second portion, wherein the first connection portion has one or more first slits having a linear shape extending in the vertical direction, and the second connection portion has one or more second slits having a linear shape extending in the vertical direction.

[0007] According to the connector of the present invention, warping of the resin body member due to heating can be suppressed.

[0008] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a connector set 1 according to the first embodiment. FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the first connector 10 according to the first embodiment when the first connector 10 and the second connector 110 are not connected. FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a first resin body member 11 according to the first embodiment. FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of the first resin body member 11 according to the first embodiment when viewed from the left. FIG. 5 is a perspective view of first signal terminals 15l and 15r, second signal terminals 16b and 16f, and first ground terminals 14b and 14f according to the first embodiment. FIG. 6 is a perspective view of the second connector 110 according to the first embodiment when the first connector 10 and the second connector 110 are not connected. FIG. 7 is a perspective view of a second resin body member 111 according to the first embodiment. FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view of the second resin body member 111 according to the first embodiment when viewed from the right. FIG. 9 is a perspective view of the third signal terminals 115l and 115r, the fourth signal terminals 116b and 116f, and the second ground terminal 114 according to the first embodiment. FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view of the first resin body member 11 according to the first modified example, viewed from the left. FIG. 11 is a cross-sectional view of the second resin body member 111 according to the first modified example, viewed from the right. FIG. 12 is a cross-sectional view of the first resin body member 11 according to the second modified example, viewed from the left. FIG. 13 is a cross-sectional view of the second resin body member 111 according to the second modified example, viewed from the right. FIG. 14 is a cross-sectional view of the first resin body member 11 according to the third modified example, viewed from the left. FIG. 15 is a cross-sectional view of the second resin body member 111 according to the third modified example, viewed from the right. FIG. 16 is a cross-sectional view of the first resin body member 11 according to the fourth modified example, viewed from the left. FIG. 17 is a cross-sectional view of the second resin body member 111 according to the fourth modified example, viewed from the right.

[0009] [First embodiment] A connector set 1 including a first connector 10 according to a first embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. Fig. 1 is a perspective view of the connector set 1 according to the first embodiment.

[0010] In this specification, directions are defined as follows: The direction from the second connector 110 to the first connector 10 is defined as the downward direction. The opposite direction of the downward direction is defined as the upward direction. The direction in which the first ground terminals 14b and 14f are arranged in this order in the first connector 10 is defined as the forward direction. The opposite direction of the forward direction is defined as the backward direction. The forward or backward direction is perpendicular to the downward or upward direction. The direction perpendicular to the downward or forward direction is defined as the rightward direction. The opposite direction of the rightward direction is defined as the leftward direction. However, the downward, upward, forward, backward, rightward, and leftward directions in this specification are defined for the convenience of explanation and may not coincide with the downward, upward, forward, backward, rightward, and leftward directions when the connector set 1 is in use. Furthermore, in each drawing, the downward and upward directions may be interchanged, the front and rear directions may be interchanged, and the right and left directions may be interchanged.

[0011] In this specification, the positional relationship of the members is defined as follows: The first member to the third member constitute the connector set 1. In this specification, the phrase "the first member is disposed above the second member" refers to the following state: At least a portion of the first member is located directly above the second member. Therefore, when viewed from below, the first member overlaps with the second member. This definition also applies to directions other than the upward direction.

[0012] In this specification, "a first member being positioned above a second member" includes a case where at least a portion of the first member is positioned directly above the second member, and a case where the first member is not positioned directly above the second member but is positioned diagonally above the second member. In this case, the first member does not have to overlap with the second member when viewed from below. "Diagonally above" refers to, for example, the upper left or upper right. This definition also applies to directions other than the upward direction.

[0013] In this specification, unless otherwise specified, the various parts of the first member are defined as follows: The front part of the first member means the front half of the first member. The front end of the first member means the front end of the first member. The front end part of the first member means the front end of the first member and its vicinity. These definitions also apply to directions other than the front direction.

[0014] When any two members in this specification are defined as a first member and a second member, the relationship between any two members has the following meaning. In this specification, "a first member is supported by a second member" includes both a case where the first member is attached to the second member so as to be immovable relative to the second member (i.e., fixed), and a case where the first member is attached to the second member so as to be movable relative to the second member. Furthermore, "a first member is supported by a second member" includes both a case where the first member is attached directly to the second member and a case where the first member is attached to the second member via a third member.

[0015] In this specification, "a first member is held by a second member" includes a case where the first member is attached to the second member so as to be immovable relative to the second member (i.e., fixed), but does not include a case where the first member is attached to the second member so as to be movable relative to the second member. Furthermore, "a first member is held by a second member" includes both a case where the first member is directly attached to the second member and a case where the first member is attached to the second member via a third member.

[0016] In this specification, "the first member and the second member are electrically connected" means that electricity is conducted between the first member and the second member. Therefore, the first member and the second member may be in contact with each other, or may not be in contact with each other. When the first member and the second member are not in contact with each other, a third member having electrical conductivity is disposed between the first member and the second member.

[0017] In this specification, a member extending in the vertical direction refers to a member inclined within a range of ±45° relative to the vertical direction. Similarly, a member extending in the front-rear direction does not necessarily refer only to a member that is parallel to the front-rear direction. A member extending in the front-rear direction refers to a member inclined within a range of ±45° relative to the front-rear direction. A member extending in the left-right direction refers to a member inclined within a range of ±45° relative to the left-right direction.

[0018] The connector set 1 is used, for example, to connect two circuit boards. As shown in Fig. 1, the connector set 1 includes a first connector 10 and a second connector 110. When the first connector 10 and the second connector 110 are connected, the second connector 110 is located above the first connector 10.

[0019] [Structure of First Connector] Next, the structure of the first connector 10 will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the first connector 10 according to the first embodiment when the first connector 10 and the second connector 110 are not connected. FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the first resin body member 11 according to the first embodiment. FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of the first resin body member 11 according to the first embodiment viewed from the left. FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the first signal terminals 15l, 15r, the second signal terminals 16b, 16f, and the first ground terminals 14b, 14f according to the first embodiment. Note that in FIGS. 2 and 3, reference symbols are assigned only to representative first slits S1l, S1r and second slits S2l, S2r among the plurality of first slits S1l, S1r and the plurality of second slits S2l, S2r.

[0020] As shown in FIG. 2 , the first connector 10 includes a first resin body member 11, first ground terminals 14b and 14f, a plurality of first signal terminals 15l, a plurality of first signal terminals 15r, and second signal terminals 16b and 16f. In this embodiment, the first resin body member 11, the first ground terminals 14b and 14f, the plurality of first signal terminals 15l, the plurality of first signal terminals 15r, and the second signal terminals 16b and 16f are integrally molded by press-fit molding. The first resin body member 11 corresponds to the "resin body member." Each of the first signal terminals 15l and 15r corresponds to an "external connection terminal." Each of the first ground terminals 14b and 14f corresponds to a "cover member." The first ground terminal 14b corresponds to a "first cover portion." The first ground terminal 14f corresponds to a "second cover portion."

[0021] As shown in Figures 2 and 3, the first resin body member 11 includes a bottom surface portion 11a and a frame portion 11b. The frame portion 11b has a ring shape when viewed in the vertical direction. More specifically, the frame portion 11b has a rear side and a front side extending in the left-right direction and a left side and a right side extending in the front-rear direction when viewed in the vertical direction. The bottom surface portion 11a covers the lower surface of the area surrounded by the frame portion 11b when viewed in the vertical direction. The material of the first resin body member 11 is an insulating material. The material of the first resin body member 11 is, for example, resin.

[0022] As shown in FIG. 3 , the rear end of the first resin body member 11 is defined as the first portion P1. The first portion P1 includes the rear edge of the frame portion 11b, the rear end of the left edge of the frame portion 11b, and the rear end of the right edge of the frame portion 11b. The front end of the first resin body member 11 is defined as the third portion P3. The third portion P3 includes the front edge of the frame portion 11b, the front end of the left edge of the frame portion 11b, and the front end of the right edge of the frame portion 11b. The portion located between the first portion P1 and the third portion P3 is defined as the second portion P2. The second portion P2 includes a portion of the left edge of the frame portion 11b and a portion of the right edge of the frame portion 11b. In other words, the second portion P2 extends in the front-to-rear direction. The portion located between the first portion P1 and the second portion P2 is defined as the first connection portion PC1. The first connection portion PC1 includes a portion of the left edge of the frame portion 11b and a portion of the right edge of the frame portion 11b. The first connection portion PC1 connects the first portion P1 and the second portion P2. The portion located between the second portion P2 and the third portion P3 is defined as the second connection portion PC2. The second connection portion PC2 includes a portion of the left edge of the frame portion 11b and a portion of the right edge of the frame portion 11b. The second connection portion PC2 connects the second portion P2 and the third portion P3. That is, the first resin body member 11 includes the first portion P1, the second portion P2, the third portion P3, the first connection portion PC1, and the second connection portion PC2. The first portion P1, the first connection portion PC1, the second portion P2, the second connection portion PC2, and the third portion P3 are arranged in this order in the forward direction.

[0023] In this embodiment, the first connection portion PC1 is provided with a plurality of first slits S1l, S1r. More specifically, the plurality of first slits S1l are provided in a left portion of the first connection portion PC1. The plurality of first slits S1l are aligned in the front-rear direction in the left portion of the first connection portion PC1. Specifically, the plurality of first slits S1l are aligned in the front-rear direction in a portion of the left side of the frame portion 11b. Furthermore, the plurality of first slits S1r are provided in a right portion of the first connection portion PC1. The plurality of first slits S1r are aligned in the front-rear direction in the right portion of the first connection portion PC1. Specifically, the plurality of first slits S1r are aligned in the front-rear direction in a portion of the right side of the frame portion 11b. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4 , the vertical length of the portion of the first connection portion PC1 where the plurality of first slits S1l, S1r are provided is shorter than the vertical length of the first portion P1. Since the first slits S1l and S1r have the same shape, a description of the structure of the first slit S1l will be omitted.

[0024] Each of the first slits S1r has a linear shape extending in the vertical direction. In this embodiment, each of the first slits S1r extends downward from the upper end of the first connection portion PC1 but does not reach the lower end of the first connection portion PC1. Each of the first slits S1r also penetrates the right side of the frame portion 11b in the horizontal direction.

[0025] In this embodiment, the second connection portion PC2 is provided with a plurality of second slits S2l, S2r. More specifically, the plurality of second slits S2l are provided in the left portion of the second connection portion PC2. The plurality of second slits S2l are lined up in the front-rear direction in the left portion of the second connection portion PC2. Specifically, the plurality of second slits S2l are lined up in the front-rear direction in a portion of the left edge of the frame portion 11b. Furthermore, the plurality of second slits S2r are provided in the right portion of the second connection portion PC2. The plurality of second slits S2r are lined up in the front-rear direction in the right portion of the second connection portion PC2. Specifically, the plurality of second slits S2r are lined up in the front-rear direction in a portion of the right edge of the frame portion 11b. In this embodiment, the vertical length of the portion of the second connection portion PC2 where the plurality of second slits S2r are provided is shorter than the vertical length of the third portion P3. Since the second slits S2l and S2r have the same shape, a description of the structure of the second slit S2l will be omitted.

[0026] Each of the second slits S2r has a linear shape extending in the vertical direction. In this embodiment, each of the second slits S2r extends downward from the upper end of the second connection portion PC2 but does not reach the lower end of the second connection portion PC2. Each of the second slits S2r also penetrates the right side of the frame portion 11b in the horizontal direction.

[0027] In this embodiment, no slits are provided in the first portion P1, the second portion P2, or the third portion P3.

[0028] The first ground terminals 14b and 14f are connected to a ground potential. The first ground terminal 14b covers at least a portion of the first portion P1. Specifically, the first ground terminal 14b covers the rear edge of the frame portion 11b. The first ground terminal 14b does not necessarily have to cover the entire rear edge of the frame portion 11b; it is sufficient that the first ground terminal 14b covers at least a portion of the rear edge of the frame portion 11b. The first ground terminal 14f covers at least a portion of the third portion P3. Specifically, the first ground terminal 14f covers the front edge of the frame portion 11b. The first ground terminal 14f does not necessarily have to cover the entire front edge of the frame portion 11b; it is sufficient that the first ground terminal 14f covers at least a portion of the front edge of the frame portion 11b. As a result, the first ground terminals 14b and 14f are arranged in this order from rear to front. The first ground terminals 14b, 14f are fabricated by bending a plate-shaped metal member. The first ground terminals 14b, 14f are made of metal, such as a copper-based material such as phosphor bronze. The linear expansion coefficient of the first ground terminals 14b, 14f is smaller than the linear expansion coefficient of the first resin body member 11. In this specification, the linear expansion coefficient refers to the rate at which the length of the terminal changes with increasing temperature.

[0029] High-frequency signals are input and output to and from each of the plurality of first signal terminals 15l, each of the plurality of first signal terminals 15r, and each of the second signal terminals 16b and 16f. Each of the plurality of first signal terminals 15l is embedded in the left edge of the frame portion 11b. As a result, each of the plurality of first signal terminals 15l is supported by the left edge of the frame portion 11b. The first signal terminals 15l are supported by the second portion P2 so as to be aligned in the front-to-rear direction. The frame portion 11b is located between the plurality of first signal terminals 15l. The first signal terminals 15l are fabricated by bending a plate-shaped metal member. The first signal terminals 15l are made of a copper-based material such as phosphor bronze. The linear expansion coefficient of the first signal terminals 15l is smaller than that of the first resin body member 11.

[0030] Each of the first signal terminals 15r is embedded in the right side of the frame portion 11b. As a result, each of the first signal terminals 15r is supported by the right side of the frame portion 11b. The first signal terminals 15r are supported by the second portion P2 so as to be aligned in the front-rear direction. The frame portion 11b is present between the first signal terminals 15r. The first signal terminals 15r are fabricated by bending a plate-shaped metal member. The first signal terminals 15r are made of a copper-based material such as phosphor bronze. The linear expansion coefficient of the first signal terminals 15r is smaller than that of the first resin body member 11.

[0031] Each of the second signal terminals 16b, 16f is embedded in the bottom surface portion 11a. As a result, the second signal terminals 16b, 16f are supported by the bottom surface portion 11a so as to be aligned in the front-to-rear direction in the area overlapping with the bottom surface portion 11a when viewed in the vertical direction. Each of the second signal terminals 16b, 16f is fabricated by bending a plate-shaped metal member. The second signal terminals 16b, 16f are made of a copper-based material such as phosphor bronze. The linear expansion coefficient of the second signal terminals 16b, 16f is smaller than that of the first resin body member 11.

[0032] The first connector 10 as described above is mounted on a first circuit board (not shown) with the underside of the first resin body member 11 facing the first circuit board. More specifically, portions of the first ground terminals 14b and 14f, portions of the plurality of first signal terminals 15l, portions of the plurality of first signal terminals 15r, and portions of the second signal terminals 16b and 16f are exposed from the underside of the first resin body member 11. Solder is then applied to each of these portions. As a result, the first ground terminals 14b and 14f, the plurality of first signal terminals 15l, the plurality of first signal terminals 15r, and the second signal terminals 16b and 16f are electrically connected to external electrodes (not shown) of the first circuit board.

[0033] [Structure of Second Connector] Next, the structure of the second connector 110 will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 6 is a perspective view of the second connector 110 when the first connector 10 and the second connector 110 according to the first embodiment are not connected. FIG. 7 is a perspective view of the second resin body member 111 according to the first embodiment. FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view of the second resin body member 111 according to the first embodiment viewed from the right. FIG. 9 is a perspective view of the third signal terminals 115l and 115r, the fourth signal terminals 116b and 116f, and the second ground terminal 114 according to the first embodiment. Note that in FIG. 7, reference symbols are assigned only to representative first slits S11l and S11r and representative second slits S12l and S12r among the plurality of first slits S11l and S11r and the plurality of second slits S12l and S12r.

[0034] As shown in FIG. 6 , the second connector 110 includes a second resin body member 111, a second ground terminal 114, a plurality of third signal terminals 115l, a plurality of third signal terminals 115r, and fourth signal terminals 116b and 116f. The second resin body member 111, the second ground terminal 114, the plurality of third signal terminals 115l, the plurality of third signal terminals 115r, and the fourth signal terminals 116b and 116f are integrally molded by press-fit molding. The second resin body member 111 corresponds to the "resin body member." Each of the third signal terminals 115l and 115r corresponds to an "external connection terminal." The second ground terminal 114 corresponds to the "cover member." The rear portion of the second ground terminal 114 corresponds to the "first cover portion." The front portion of the second ground terminal 114 corresponds to the "second cover portion."

[0035] 6 and 7, the second resin body member 111 includes a protrusion 111a, a frame 111b, and a connecting portion 111c. The protrusion 111a extends in the front-rear direction when viewed in the up-down direction. More specifically, the protrusion 111a has two long sides extending in the front-rear direction and two short sides extending in the left-right direction when viewed in the up-down direction.

[0036] The frame 111b has a ring shape surrounding the protrusion 111a when viewed in the vertical direction. The frame 111b has left and right sides extending in the front-rear direction and front and rear sides extending in the left-right direction. The protrusion 111a is located within the area surrounded by the frame 111b when viewed in the vertical direction. The frame 111b does not contact the protrusion 111a.

[0037] The connecting portion 111c is located between the protruding portion 111a and the frame portion 111b when viewed in the vertical direction, and connects the protruding portion 111a and the frame portion 111b. The connecting portion 111c connects the upper portion of the protruding portion 111a and the upper portion of the frame portion 111b. The material of the second resin body member 111 is an insulating material. The material of the second resin body member 111 is, for example, resin.

[0038] As shown in FIG. 7 , the rear end of the second resin body member 111 is defined as the first portion P11. The first portion P11 includes the rear edge of the frame portion 111b, the rear end of the left edge of the frame portion 111b, and the rear end of the right edge of the frame portion 111b. The front end of the second resin body member 111 is defined as the third portion P13. The third portion P13 includes the front edge of the frame portion 111b, the front end of the left edge of the frame portion 111b, and the front end of the right edge of the frame portion 111b. The portion located between the first portion P11 and the third portion P13 is defined as the second portion P12. The second portion P12 includes a portion of the left edge of the frame portion 111b and a portion of the right edge of the frame portion 111b. In other words, the second portion P12 extends in the front-to-rear direction. The portion located between the first portion P11 and the second portion P12 is defined as the first connection portion PC11. The first connection portion PC11 includes a portion of the left side of the frame portion 111b and a portion of the right side of the frame portion 111b. The first connection portion PC11 connects the first portion P11 and the second portion P12. The portion located between the second portion P12 and the third portion P13 is defined as the second connection portion PC12. The second connection portion PC12 includes a portion of the left side of the frame portion 111b and a portion of the right side of the frame portion 111b. The second connection portion PC12 connects the second portion P12 and the third portion P13. In other words, the second resin body member 111 includes the first portion P11, the second portion P12, the third portion P13, the first connection portion PC11, and the second connection portion PC12. The first portion P11, the first connection portion PC11, the second portion P12, the second connection portion PC12, and the third portion P13 are arranged in this order in the front direction.

[0039] In this embodiment, the first connection portion PC11 is provided with a plurality of first slits S11l and S11r. Each of the plurality of first slits S1r has a linear shape extending in the up-down direction. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8 , the length in the up-down direction of the portion of the first connection portion PC11 in which the plurality of first slits S11l and S11r are provided is shorter than the length in the up-down direction of the first portion P11. Note that in this embodiment, the first slits S11l and S11r have the same shape as the first slits S11l and S1r, and therefore, description of the structure of the first slits S11l and S11r will be omitted.

[0040] In this embodiment, the first portion P11 does not have a slit, the second portion P12 does not have a slit, and the third portion P13 does not have a slit.

[0041] In this embodiment, the second connection portion PC12 is provided with a plurality of second slits S12l, S12r. Each of the plurality of second slits S12r has a linear shape extending in the vertical direction. In this embodiment, the vertical length of the portion of the second connection portion PC12 in which the plurality of second slits S12l, S12r are provided is shorter than the vertical length of the third portion P13. Note that in this embodiment, the second slits S12l, S12r have the same shape as the second slits S2l, S2r, and therefore, a description of the structure of the second slits S12l, S12r will be omitted.

[0042] The second ground terminal 114 is connected to a ground potential. The second ground terminal 114 has a ring shape surrounding the periphery of the frame portion 111b when viewed in the up-down direction. The rear portion of the second ground terminal 114 covers at least a portion of the first portion P11. Specifically, the rear portion of the second ground terminal 114 covers the rear edge of the frame portion 111b. Note that the rear portion of the second ground terminal 114 does not necessarily have to cover the entire rear edge of the frame portion 111b; it is sufficient that the rear portion of the second ground terminal 114 covers at least a portion of the rear edge of the frame portion 111b. The front portion of the second ground terminal 114 covers at least a portion of the third portion P13. Specifically, the front portion of the second ground terminal 114 covers the front edge of the frame portion 111b. The front portion of the second ground terminal 114 does not necessarily need to cover the entire front edge of the frame portion 111b, but only needs to cover at least a portion of the front edge of the frame portion 111b. The second ground terminal 114 is manufactured by bending a plate-shaped metal member. The second ground terminal 114 is made of a metal, such as a copper-based material such as phosphor bronze. The linear expansion coefficient of the second ground terminal 114 is smaller than that of the second resin body member 111.

[0043] High-frequency signals are input and output to and from each of the plurality of third signal terminals 115l, each of the plurality of third signal terminals 115r, and each of the fourth signal terminals 116b and 116f. Each of the plurality of third signal terminals 115l is embedded in the left edge of the frame portion 111b. As a result, each of the plurality of third signal terminals 115l is supported by the left edge of the frame portion 111b. The third signal terminals 115l are supported by the second portion P12 so as to be aligned in the front-to-rear direction. The frame portion 111b is located between the plurality of third signal terminals 115l. The third signal terminals 115l are fabricated by bending a plate-shaped metal member. The third signal terminals 115l are made of a copper-based material such as phosphor bronze. The linear expansion coefficient of the third signal terminals 115l is smaller than that of the second resin body member 111.

[0044] Each of the third signal terminals 115r is embedded in the right side of the frame portion 111b. As a result, each of the third signal terminals 115r is supported by the right side of the frame portion 111b. The third signal terminals 115r are supported by the second portion P12 so as to be aligned in the front-rear direction. The frame portion 111b is present between the third signal terminals 115r. The third signal terminals 115r are fabricated by bending a plate-shaped metal member. The third signal terminals 115r are made of a copper-based material such as phosphor bronze. The linear expansion coefficient of the third signal terminals 115r is smaller than that of the second resin body member 111.

[0045] Each of the fourth signal terminals 116b, 116f is embedded in the protrusion 111a. As a result, the fourth signal terminals 116b, 116f are supported by the protrusion 111a so as to be aligned in the front-to-rear direction in the region overlapping with the protrusion 111a when viewed in the up-down direction. Each of the fourth signal terminals 116b, 116f is fabricated by bending a plate-shaped metal member. The fourth signal terminals 116b, 116f are made of a copper-based material such as phosphor bronze. The linear expansion coefficient of the fourth signal terminals 116b, 116f is smaller than the linear expansion coefficient of the second resin body member 111.

[0046] The second connector 110 described above is mounted on a second circuit board (not shown) so that the top surface of the second resin body member 111 faces the second circuit board. More specifically, a portion of the second ground terminal 114, a portion of the plurality of third signal terminals 115l, a portion of the plurality of third signal terminals 115r, and a portion of the fourth signal terminals 116b and 116f are exposed from the top surface of the second resin body member 111. Solder is then applied to each of these portions. As a result, the second ground terminal 114, the plurality of third signal terminals 115l, the plurality of third signal terminals 115r, and the fourth signal terminals 116b and 116f are electrically connected to external electrodes (not shown) of the second circuit board.

[0047] The frame 11b of the first connector 10 is inserted into the area surrounded by the frame 111b of the second connector 110. At this time, the protrusion 111a of the second connector 110 is inserted into the area surrounded by the frame 11b of the first connector 10. As a result, when the first connector 10 and the second connector 110 are coupled, the first ground terminals 14b and 14f come into contact with the second ground terminal 114. When the first connector 10 and the second connector 110 are coupled, each of the first signal terminals 15l comes into contact with each of the third signal terminals 115l. When the first connector 10 and the second connector 110 are coupled, each of the first signal terminals 15r comes into contact with each of the third signal terminals 115r. When the first connector 10 and the second connector 110 are mated, the second signal terminals 16b and 16f come into contact with the fourth signal terminals 116b and 116f, respectively.

[0048] [Effect] The first connector 10 and the second connector 110 can suppress warping of the resin body member due to heating. The first connector 10 will be used as an example. First, as a comparative example, the first connector 60 will be described, which does not have multiple first slits S1l, S1r in the first connection portion PC1 and does not have multiple second slits S2l, S2r in the second connection portion PC2.

[0049] Solder is applied to portions of the first ground terminals 14b and 14f exposed from the underside of the first resin body member 11, portions of the plurality of first signal terminals 15l and 15r exposed from the underside of the first resin body member 11, and portions of the second signal terminals 16b and 16f exposed from the underside of the first resin body member 11. At this time, the first connector 60 is placed in a reflow furnace, and the entire first connector 60 is heated. While the entire first connector 60 is being heated, the first resin body member 11 expands. At this time, components other than the first resin body member 11 (e.g., the first ground terminals 14b and 14f) also expand. However, the material of the first ground terminals 14b and 14f is metal. Therefore, the linear expansion coefficient of the first ground terminals 14b and 14f is smaller than the linear expansion coefficient of the first resin body member 11. This makes the first resin body member 11 more likely to expand when heated than the first ground terminals 14b and 14f.

[0050] The first ground terminal 14b covers at least a portion of the first portion P1. The first ground terminal 14f covers at least a portion of the third portion P3. Therefore, in the first resin body member 11, the second portion P2, the first connection portion PC1, and the second connection portion PC2 are more likely to expand when heated than the first portion P1 and the third portion P3. The second portion P2, the first connection portion PC1, and the second connection portion PC2 are located between the first portion P1 and the third portion P3. Therefore, the first resin body member 11 is more likely to warp in the vertical direction when heated.

[0051] Therefore, in the first connector 10, a plurality of first slits S1l, S1r are provided in the first connection portion PC1. Furthermore, a plurality of second slits S2l, S2r are provided in the second connection portion PC2. Thus, in the first connector 10, slits are provided in the first connection portion PC1 and the second connection portion PC2. This allows the first connector 10 to improve the mechanical strength of the second portion P2 compared to when slits are provided in the second portion P2. The plurality of first signal terminals 15l and the plurality of first signal terminals 15r are supported by the second portion P2. Therefore, in the first connector 10, the first signal terminals 15l, 15r can be more firmly supported on the first resin body member 11.

[0052] Furthermore, in the first connector 10, the first connection portion PC1 is provided with a plurality of first slits S1l, S1r. The second connection portion PC2 is provided with a plurality of second slits S2l, S2r. In this manner, the slits are concentrated in each of the first connection portion PC1 and the second connection portion PC2. This makes the first connection portion PC1 and the second connection portion PC2 less likely to expand due to heat than the second portion P2. Therefore, the first resin body member 11 of the first connector 10 is less likely to warp in the vertical direction due to heat than the first resin body member 11 of the first connector 60. Therefore, the first connector 10 can suppress warping of the resin body member due to heat.

[0053] Furthermore, the first connector 10 can further suppress warping of the resin body member due to heating. More specifically, the vertical length of the portion of the first connection portion PC1 where the first slits S1l and S1r are provided is shorter than the vertical length of the first portion P1. Therefore, the first connection portion PC1 where the first slits S1l and S1r are provided is less susceptible to vertical warping due to heating compared to the first portion P1 where the same shaped first slits S1l and S1r are provided. In other words, by providing a slit in a portion of the first resin body member 11 whose vertical length is shorter than the other portions of the first resin body member 11, expansion of the portion of the first resin body member 11 where the slit is provided due to heating can be further suppressed. Therefore, the first connector 10 can further suppress warping of the resin body member due to heating.

[0054] [First Modification] A connector set 1a including a first connector 10a and a second connector 110a according to a first modification of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. Fig. 10 is a cross-sectional view of the first resin body member 11 according to the first modification, viewed from the left. Fig. 11 is a cross-sectional view of the second resin body member 111 according to the first modification, viewed from the right. Note that, for the connector set 1a according to the first modification, only the differences from the connector set 1 according to the first embodiment will be described, and the rest will be omitted.

[0055] The first connector 10a according to the first modification differs from the first connector 10 according to the first embodiment in the arrangement of the plurality of first slits S1l, S1r and the plurality of second slits S2l, S2r. In this modification, the first slits S1l, S1r and the second slits S2l, S2r have the same shape, and therefore, a description of the structures of the first slits S1l and the second slits S2l, S2r will be omitted. The second connector 110a according to the first modification differs from the second connector 110 according to the first embodiment in the arrangement of the plurality of first slits S11l, S11r and the plurality of second slits S12l, S12r. In this modification, the first slits S11l, S11r and the second slits S12l, S12r have the same shape, and therefore, a description of the structures of the first slits S11r and the second slits S12l, S12r will be omitted.

[0056] As shown in FIG. 10 , in this modification, the first slit S1r includes two first slit portions SP1r and one second slit portion SP2r. Each of the first slit portion SP1r and the second slit portion SP2r has a linear shape extending in the vertical direction. Each of the first slit portion SP1r and the second slit portion SP2r penetrates the right side of the frame portion 11b in the horizontal direction. Each of the two first slit portions SP1r extends downward from the upper end of the first connection portion PC1 but does not reach the lower end of the first connection portion PC1. The second slit portion SP2r extends upward from the lower end of the first connection portion PC1 but does not reach the upper end of the first connection portion PC1.

[0057] The first slit portion SP1r and the second slit portion SP2r are aligned in the front-rear direction. In this modification, the second slit portion SP2r is present between the first slit portions SP1r adjacent to each other in the front-rear direction.

[0058] As shown in FIG. 11 , in this modification, the first slit S11l includes two first slit portions SP11l and one second slit portion SP12l. Each of the first slit portion SP11l and the second slit portion SP12l has a linear shape extending in the vertical direction. Each of the first slit portion SP11l and the second slit portion SP12l penetrates the left side of the frame portion 111b in the horizontal direction. Each of the two first slit portions SP11l extends downward from the upper end of the first connection portion PC11 and does not reach the lower end of the first connection portion PC11. The second slit portion SP12l extends upward from the lower end of the first connection portion PC11 and does not reach the upper end of the first connection portion PC11.

[0059] The first slit portion SP11l and the second slit portion SP12l are aligned in the front-rear direction. In this modification, the second slit portion SP12l is present between the first slit portions SP11l adjacent to each other in the front-rear direction.

[0060] The first connector 10a according to the first modified example as described above also provides the same effects as the first connector 10. Furthermore, the second connector 110a according to the first modified example as described above also provides the same effects as the second connector 110 and the first connector 10a.

[0061] [Second Modification] A connector set 1b including a first connector 10b and a second connector 110b according to a second modification of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. Fig. 12 is a cross-sectional view of the first resin body member 11 according to the second modification, viewed from the left. Fig. 13 is a cross-sectional view of the second resin body member 111 according to the second modification, viewed from the right. Note that for the connector set 1b according to the second modification, only the differences from the connector set 1 according to the first embodiment will be described, and the rest will be omitted.

[0062] The first connector 10b according to the second modification differs from the first connector 10 according to the first embodiment in that the first connection portion PC1 includes a first connection portion PCP1 and the second connection portion PC2 includes a second connection portion PCP2. The second connector 110b according to the second modification also differs from the first connector 10 according to the first embodiment in that the first connection portion PC11 includes a first connection portion PCP11 and the second connection portion PC12 includes a second connection portion PCP12. In this modification, the first slits S1l, S1r and the second slits S2l, S2r have the same shape, so a description of the structure of the first slit S1l and the second slit S2l will be omitted. The first slits S11l, S11r and the second slits S12l, S12r have the same shape, so a description of the structure of the first slit S11r and the second slit S12r will be omitted.

[0063] 12, in this modification, the first slit S1r extends downward from the upper end of the first connection portion PC1 and reaches the lower end of the first connection portion PC1, and the second slit S2r extends downward from the upper end of the second connection portion PC2 and reaches the lower end of the second connection portion PC2.

[0064] 13, the first slit S11l extends downward from the upper end of the first connection portion PC11 and reaches the lower end of the first connection portion PC11. The second slit S12l extends downward from the upper end of the second connection portion PC12 and reaches the lower end of the second connection portion PC12.

[0065] The first connection portion PCP1 is provided on the left and right sides of the frame portion 11b. The first connection portion PCP1 connects the first portion P1 and the second portion P2. As shown in FIG. 12 , a portion of the first connection portion PCP1 extends in a first direction DIR1 that includes a front-rear component and is not parallel to the front-rear direction. That is, the angle between the first direction DIR1 and the front-rear direction when viewed left-right is not 0 degrees, 90 degrees, 180 degrees, or 270 degrees. In addition, in this modification, in the region overlapping with the first slit S1r when viewed left-right, the upper end of the first connection portion PCP1 is located below the upper end of the first slit S1r, and the lower end of the first connection portion PCP1 is located above the lower end of the first slit S1r. As a result, the upper and lower ends of the first slit S1r penetrate the right side of the frame portion 11b in the left-right direction. However, a part of the first slit S1r located below the upper end of the first slit S1r and a part of the first slit S1r located above the lower end of the first slit S1r does not penetrate the right side of the frame portion 11b in the left-right direction. Note that the first connection portion PCP1 corresponds to a "connection portion."

[0066] The second connection portion PCP2 is provided on the left and right sides of the frame portion 11b. The second connection portion PCP2 connects the second portion P2 and the third portion P3. A portion of the second connection portion PCP2 extends in a second direction DIR2 that includes a front-to-rear component and is not parallel to the front-to-rear direction. That is, the angle between the second direction DIR2 and the front-to-rear direction when viewed left-to-right is not 0 degrees, 90 degrees, 180 degrees, or 270 degrees. In addition, in this modification, in the region overlapping with the second slit S2r when viewed left-to-right, the upper end of the second connection portion PCP2 is located below the upper end of the second slit S2r, and the lower end of the second connection portion PCP2 is located above the lower end of the second slit S2r. As a result, the upper and lower ends of the second slit S2r penetrate the right side of the frame portion 11b in the left-to-right direction. However, a portion of the second slit S2r located below the upper end of the second slit S2r and a portion of the second slit S2r located above the lower end of the second slit S2r does not penetrate the right side of the frame portion 11b in the left-right direction.

[0067] The first connection portion PCP11 is provided on the left and right sides of the frame portion 111b. The first connection portion PCP11 connects the first portion P11 and the second portion P12. As shown in FIG. 13 , a portion of the first connection portion PCP11 extends in a first direction DIR11 that includes a front-to-rear component and is not parallel to the front-to-rear direction. That is, the angle between the first direction DIR11 and the front-to-rear direction when viewed in the left-to-right direction is not 0 degrees, 90 degrees, 180 degrees, or 270 degrees. In addition, in this modification, in the region overlapping with the first slit S11l when viewed in the left-to-right direction, the upper end of the first connection portion PCP11 is located below the upper end of the first slit S11l, and the lower end of the first connection portion PCP11 is located above the lower end of the first slit S11l. As a result, the upper and lower ends of the first slit S1l penetrate the left side of the frame portion 111b in the left-right direction, but a part of the first slit S1l located below the upper end of the first slit S1l and above the lower end of the first slit S1l does not penetrate the left side of the frame portion 111b in the left-right direction.

[0068] The second connection portion PCP12 is provided on the left and right sides of the frame portion 111b. The second connection portion PCP12 connects the second portion P12 and the third portion P13. A portion of the second connection portion PCP12 extends in a second direction DIR12 that includes a front-rear component and is not parallel to the front-rear direction. That is, the angle between the second direction DIR12 and the front-rear direction when viewed in the left-right direction is not 0 degrees, 90 degrees, 180 degrees, or 270 degrees. In addition, in this modification, in the region overlapping with the second slit S12l when viewed in the left-right direction, the upper end of the second connection portion PCP12 is located below the upper end of the second slit S12l, and the lower end of the second connection portion PCP12 is located above the lower end of the second slit S12l. As a result, the upper and lower ends of the second slit S12l penetrate the left side of the frame portion 111b in the left-right direction. However, a portion of the second slit S12l located below the upper end of the second slit S12l and a portion of the second slit S12l located above the lower end of the second slit S12l do not penetrate the left side of the frame portion 111b in the left-right direction.

[0069] The first connector 10b according to the second modified example as described above also provides the same effects as the first connector 10. Furthermore, the second connector 110b according to the second modified example as described above also provides the same effects as the second connector 110 and the first connector 10b.

[0070] [Third Modification] A connector set 1c including a first connector 10c and a second connector 110c according to a third modification of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. Fig. 14 is a cross-sectional view of the first resin body member 11 according to the third modification, viewed from the left. Fig. 15 is a cross-sectional view of the second resin body member 111 according to the third modification, viewed from the right. Note that, with regard to the connector set 1c according to the third modification, only the differences from the connector set 1 according to the first embodiment will be described, and the rest will be omitted.

[0071] The first connector 10c according to the third modification differs from the first connector 10 according to the first embodiment in that a plurality of third slits S3l, S3r are provided in the second portion P2. The second connector 110c according to the third modification also differs from the first connector 10 according to the first embodiment in that a plurality of third slits S13l, S13r are provided in the second portion P12.

[0072] The plurality of third slits S3l are provided in the left portion of the second portion P2. The plurality of third slits S3l are lined up in the front-rear direction in the left portion of the second portion P2. Specifically, the plurality of third slits S3l are lined up in the front-rear direction in a portion of the left side of the frame portion 11b. The plurality of third slits S3r are provided in the right portion of the second portion P2. The plurality of third slits S3r are lined up in the front-rear direction in the right portion of the second portion P2. Specifically, the plurality of third slits S3r are lined up in the front-rear direction in a portion of the right side of the frame portion 11b. In this modified example, the third slits S3l and S3r have the same shape, and therefore a description of the structure of the third slit S3l will be omitted.

[0073] 14, each of the third slits S3r has a linear shape extending in the vertical direction. In this modification, each of the third slits S3r extends downward from the upper end of the second portion P2 but does not reach the lower end of the second portion P2. Each of the third slits S3r also penetrates the right side of the frame portion 11b in the horizontal direction.

[0074] The plurality of third slits S13l are provided in the left portion of the second portion P12. The plurality of third slits S13l are lined up in the front-rear direction in the left portion of the second portion P12. Specifically, the plurality of third slits S13l are lined up in the front-rear direction in a portion of the left side of the frame portion 111b. The plurality of third slits S13r are provided in the right portion of the second portion P12. The plurality of third slits S13r are lined up in the front-rear direction in the right portion of the second portion P12. Specifically, the plurality of third slits S13r are lined up in the front-rear direction in a portion of the right side of the frame portion 111b. In this modified example, the third slits S13l and S13r have the same shape, and therefore, a description of the structure of the third slit S13r will be omitted.

[0075] 15, each of the third slits S13l has a linear shape extending in the vertical direction. In this modification, each of the third slits S13l extends downward from the upper end of the second portion P12 and does not reach the lower end of the second portion P12. Each of the third slits S13l also penetrates the left side of the frame portion 111b in the horizontal direction.

[0076] The first connector 10c according to the third modified example as described above also provides the same effects as the first connector 10. Furthermore, the second connector 110c according to the third modified example as described above also provides the same effects as the second connector 110 and the first connector 10c.

[0077] [Fourth Modification] A connector set 1d including a first connector 10d and a second connector 110d according to a fourth modification of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. Fig. 16 is a cross-sectional view of the first resin body member 11 according to the fourth modification, viewed from the left. Fig. 17 is a cross-sectional view of the second resin body member 111 according to the fourth modification, viewed from the right. Note that, with regard to the connector set 1d according to the fourth modification, only the differences from the connector set 1 according to the first embodiment will be described, and the rest will be omitted.

[0078] The first connector 10d according to the fourth modification differs from the first connector 10 according to the first embodiment in that the lengths of the plurality of third slits S3l, S3r in the front-rear direction are non-uniform. The second connector 110d according to the fourth modification also differs from the first connector 10 according to the first embodiment in that the lengths of the plurality of third slits S13l, S13r in the front-rear direction are non-uniform. In this modification, the third slits S3l, S3r have the same shape, so a description of the structure of the third slit S3l will be omitted. The third slits S13l, S13r have the same shape, so a description of the structure of the third slit S13r will be omitted.

[0079] 16, in this modification, the third slit S3r includes third slit portions S3r1 and S3r2. The length of the third slit portion S3r1 in the front-rear direction is different from the length of the third slit portion S3r2 in the front-rear direction. That is, the lengths of the multiple third slits S3l in the front-rear direction are non-uniform. More specifically, in this modification, the length of the third slit portion S3r1 in the front-rear direction is shorter than the length of the third slit portion S3r2 in the front-rear direction.

[0080] As shown in Fig. 17, in this modification, the third slit S13l includes third slit portions S13l1 and S13l2. The length of the third slit portion S13l1 in the front-rear direction is different from the length of the third slit portion S13l2 in the front-rear direction. That is, the lengths of the multiple third slits S13l in the front-rear direction are non-uniform. More specifically, in this modification, the length of the third slit portion S13l1 in the front-rear direction is shorter than the length of the third slit portion S13l2 in the front-rear direction.

[0081] The first connector 10d according to the fourth modified example as described above also provides the same effects as the first connector 10. Moreover, the second connector 110d according to the fourth modified example as described above also provides the same effects as the second connector 110 and the first connector 10d.

[0082] Other Embodiments The connectors according to the present invention are not limited to the first connector 10, 10a to 10d and the second connector 110, 110a to 110d, and may be modified within the scope of the invention. Furthermore, the structures of the first connector 10, 10a to 10d and the second connector 110, 110a to 110d may be combined in any manner.

[0083] The number of "cover members" may be one or more. That is, the first ground terminals 14b and 14f do not necessarily have to be separate members, and may be a single member.

[0084] The "cover member" is not limited to the first ground terminal 14b, 14f, or the second ground terminal 114. The "cover member" may be made of any material as long as it is made of metal. The "first cover portion" is not limited to the rear portion of the first ground terminal 14b or the second ground terminal 114. The "second cover portion" is not limited to the front portion of the first ground terminal 14f or the second ground terminal 114. For example, each of the "cover member," "first cover portion," and "second cover portion" may be a shielding member that absorbs noise.

[0085] It should be noted that the number of "external connection terminals" may be one or more. In other words, the first connector 10 does not necessarily have to include a plurality of first signal terminals 15l and a plurality of first signal terminals 15r, but may include at least one of a plurality of first signal terminals 15l and a plurality of first signal terminals 15r. Furthermore, if the first connector 10 includes the first signal terminal 15l, it is sufficient that the number of first signal terminals 15l is one or more. If the first connector 10 includes the first signal terminal 15r, it is sufficient that the number of first signal terminals 15r is one or more.

[0086] Furthermore, the second connector 110 does not necessarily have to include a plurality of third signal terminals 115l and a plurality of third signal terminals 115r, but may include at least one of a plurality of third signal terminals 115l and a plurality of third signal terminals 115r. Furthermore, when the second connector 110 includes the third signal terminal 115l, the number of third signal terminals 115l may be one or more. When the second connector 110 includes the third signal terminal 115r, the number of third signal terminals 115r may be one or more.

[0087] The first connector 10 does not necessarily have to include the second signal terminals 16b and 16f, and the second connector 110 does not necessarily have to include the fourth signal terminals 116b and 116f.

[0088] The first resin body member 11, the first ground terminals 14b and 14f, the plurality of first signal terminals 15l, the plurality of first signal terminals 15r, and the second signal terminals 16b and 16f do not have to be integrally molded by press-fit molding. For example, the first resin body member 11, the first ground terminals 14b and 14f, the plurality of first signal terminals 15l, the plurality of first signal terminals 15r, and the second signal terminals 16b and 16f may be integrally molded by insert molding.

[0089] The second resin body member 111, the second ground terminal 114, the plurality of third signal terminals 115l, the plurality of third signal terminals 115r, and the fourth signal terminals 116b, 116f do not have to be integrally molded by press-fit molding. For example, the second resin body member 111, the second ground terminal 114, the plurality of third signal terminals 115l, the plurality of third signal terminals 115r, and the fourth signal terminals 116b, 116f may be integrally molded by insert molding.

[0090] The first connection portion PC1 does not necessarily have to have a plurality of first slits S1l, S1r, but may have at least one of a plurality of first slits S1l, S1r. Also, if the first connector 10 has the first slit S1l, the number of first slits S1l may be one or more. Also, if the first connector 10 has the first slit S1r, the number of first slits S1r may be one or more.

[0091] The first connection portion PC11 does not necessarily need to have a plurality of first slits S11l, S11r, but may have at least one of a plurality of first slits S11l, S11r. Also, if the second connector 110 has the first slit S11l, the number of first slits S11l may be one or more. Also, if the second connector 110 has the first slit S11r, the number of first slits S11r may be one or more.

[0092] The vertical length of the part of the first connection portion PC1 where the plurality of first slits S1l, S1r are provided does not have to be shorter than the vertical length of the first portion P1.

[0093] The vertical length of the part of the first connection portion PC11 where the plurality of first slits S11l, S11r are provided does not have to be shorter than the vertical length of the first portion P11.

[0094] The vertical length of a portion of the first connection portion PC1 in which the plurality of first slits S1l, S1r are provided may be shorter than the vertical length of the second portion P2. Also, the horizontal length of a portion of the first connection portion PC1 in which the plurality of first slits S1l, S1r are provided may be shorter than the horizontal length of the first portion P1 connected to the first connection portion PC1 or the horizontal length of the second portion P2. In these cases, the same effects as those of the first connector 10 are achieved.

[0095] The vertical length of a portion of the first connection portion PC11 in which the plurality of first slits S11l, S11r are provided may be shorter than the vertical length of the second portion P12. Also, the horizontal length of a portion of the first connection portion PC11 in which the plurality of first slits S11l, S11r are provided may be shorter than the horizontal length of the first portion P11 connected to the first connection portion PC11 or the horizontal length of the second portion P12. In these cases, the same effects as those of the second connector 110 are achieved.

[0096] Each of the first slits S1l, S1r may extend downward from the upper end of the first connection portion PC1 without reaching the lower end of the first connection portion PC1. For example, each of the first slits S1l, S1r may extend upward from the lower end of the first connection portion PC1 without reaching the upper end of the first connection portion PC1.

[0097] Note that each of the multiple first slits S11l, S11r may extend upward from the lower end of the first connection portion PC11 without reaching the upper end of the first connection portion PC11. For example, each of the multiple first slits S11l, S11r may extend downward from the upper end of the first connection portion PC11 without reaching the lower end of the first connection portion PC11.

[0098] The second connection portion PC2 does not necessarily have to have multiple second slits S2l, S2r, but may have at least one of multiple second slits S2l, S2r. Also, if the first connector 10 has the second slit S2l, the number of second slits S2l may be one or more. Also, if the first connector 10 has the second slit S2r, the number of second slits S2r may be one or more.

[0099] The second connection portion PC12 does not necessarily need to have a plurality of second slits S12l, S12r, but may have at least one of a plurality of second slits S12l, S12r. Also, if the second connector 110 has the second slit S12l, the number of second slits S12l may be one or more. Also, if the second connector 110 has the second slit S12r, the number of second slits S12r may be one or more.

[0100] The vertical length of the part of the second connection portion PC2 where the plurality of second slits S2l, S2r are provided does not have to be shorter than the vertical length of the third portion P3.

[0101] The vertical length of the part of the second connection portion PC12 where the plurality of second slits S12l, S12r are provided does not have to be shorter than the vertical length of the third portion P13.

[0102] The vertical length of a portion of the second connection portion PC2 in which the plurality of second slits S2l, S2r are provided may be shorter than the vertical length of the second portion P2. Also, the horizontal length of a portion of the second connection portion PC2 in which the plurality of second slits S2l, S2r are provided may be shorter than the horizontal length of the third portion P3 connected to the second connection portion PC2 or the horizontal length of the second portion P2. In these cases, the same effects as those of the first connector 10 are achieved.

[0103] The vertical length of a portion of the second connection portion PC12 in which the plurality of second slits S12l, S12r are provided may be shorter than the vertical length of the second portion P12. Also, the horizontal length of a portion of the second connection portion PC12 in which the plurality of second slits S12l, S12r are provided may be shorter than the horizontal length of the third portion P13 connected to the second connection portion PC12 or the horizontal length of the second portion P12. In these cases, the same effects as those of the second connector 110 are achieved.

[0104] Each of the second slits S2l, S2r may extend downward from the upper end of the second connection portion PC2 without reaching the lower end of the second connection portion PC2. For example, each of the second slits S2l, S2r may extend upward from the lower end of the second connection portion PC2 without reaching the upper end of the second connection portion PC2.

[0105] Note that each of the multiple second slits S12l, S12r does not have to extend upward from the lower end of the second connection portion PC12 and not reach the upper end of the second connection portion PC12. For example, each of the multiple second slits S12l, S12r does not have to extend downward from the upper end of the second connection portion PC12 and not reach the lower end of the second connection portion PC12.

[0106] Note that the signals inputted to and outputted from each of the plurality of first signal terminals 15l, each of the plurality of first signal terminals 15r, and each of the second signal terminals 16b and 16f are not limited to high-frequency signals.Furthermore, the signals inputted to and outputted from each of the plurality of third signal terminals 115l, each of the plurality of third signal terminals 115r, and each of the fourth signal terminals 116b and 116f are not limited to high-frequency signals.

[0107] In the first connector 10a, the first slit S1r does not have to include two first slit portions SP1r and one second slit portion SP2r. For example, the first slit S1r may include one first slit portion SP1r and two second slit portions SP2r. In this case, it is sufficient that a first slit portion SP1r exists between adjacent second slit portions SP2r in the front-rear direction.

[0108] In the second connector 110a, the first slit S11l does not have to include two first slit portions SP11l and one second slit portion SP12l. For example, the first slit S11l may include one first slit portion SP11l and two second slit portions SP12l. In this case, it is sufficient that a first slit portion SP11l exists between adjacent second slit portions SP12l in the front-rear direction.

[0109] In addition, in the first connector 10b, when viewed in the left-right direction, in the area overlapping with the first slit S1r, the upper end of the first connection part PCP1 does not have to be located below the upper end of the first slit S1r, and the lower end of the first connection part PCP1 does not have to be located above the lower end of the first slit S1r.

[0110] In addition, in the second connector 110b, when viewed in the left-right direction, in the area overlapping with the first slit S11l, the upper end of the first connection part PCP11 does not have to be positioned below the upper end of the first slit S11l, and the lower end of the first connection part PCP11 does not have to be positioned above the lower end of the first slit S1l.

[0111] In addition, in the first connector 10b, when viewed in the left-right direction, in the area overlapping with the second slit S2r, the upper end of the second connection part PCP2 does not have to be positioned below the upper end of the second slit S2r, and the lower end of the second connection part PCP2 does not have to be positioned above the lower end of the second slit S2r.

[0112] In addition, in the second connector 110b, when viewed in the left-right direction, in the area overlapping with the second slit S12l, the upper end of the second connection part PCP12 does not have to be positioned below the upper end of the second slit S12l, and the lower end of the second connection part PCP12 does not have to be positioned above the lower end of the second slit S12l.

[0113] In the first connector 10b, the first direction DIR1 and the second direction DIR2 may be parallel to the front-rear direction. In the second connector 110b, the first direction DIR11 and the second direction DIR12 may be parallel to the front-rear direction.

[0114] In the first connector 10c, the first connection portion PC1 does not necessarily have to be provided with the first slits S1l and S1r, and the second connection portion PC2 does not necessarily have to be provided with the second slits S2l and S2r.

[0115] In the second connector 110c, the first connection portion PC11 does not necessarily have to be provided with the first slits S11l and S11r, and the second connection portion PC12 does not necessarily have to be provided with the second slits S12l and S12r.

[0116] In the first connector 10c, the second portion P2 does not necessarily need to have multiple third slits S3l, S3r, but may have at least one of multiple third slits S3l, S3r. Also, if the first connector 10c has the third slit S3l, the number of third slits S3l may be one or more. Also, if the first connector 10c has the third slit S3r, the number of third slits S3r may be one or more.

[0117] In the second connector 110c, the second portion P12 does not necessarily need to be provided with multiple third slits S13l, S13r, but may have at least one of multiple third slits S13l, S13r. Also, if the second connector 110c has the third slit S13l, it is sufficient that the number of third slits S13l is one or more. Also, if the second connector 110c has the third slit S13r, it is sufficient that the number of third slits S13r is one or more.

[0118] Each of the third slits S3l, S3r may extend downward from the upper end of the second portion P2 without reaching the lower end of the second portion P2. For example, each of the third slits S3l, S3r may extend upward from the lower end of the second portion P2 without reaching the upper end of the second portion P2.

[0119] It should be noted that each of the plurality of third slits S13l, S13r does not necessarily have to extend upward from the lower end of the second portion P12 and not reach the upper end of the second portion P12. For example, each of the plurality of third slits S13l, S13r does not necessarily have to extend downward from the upper end of the second portion P12 and not reach the lower end of the second portion P12.

[0120] The first slits S1l and S1r do not have to have the same shape.

[0121] The second slits S2l and S2r do not have to have the same shape.

[0122] The first slits S11l and S11r do not have to have the same shape as the first slits S1l and S1r.

[0123] The second slits S12l and S12r do not have to have the same shape as the second slits S2l and S2r.

[0124] In the first connectors 10a and 10b, the first slits S1l and S1r and the second slits S2l and S2r do not have to have the same shape.

[0125] In the second connectors 110a and 110b, the first slits S11l and S11r and the second slits S12l and S12r do not have to have the same shape.

[0126] In the first connectors 10c and 10d, the third slits S3l and S3r do not have to have the same shape.

[0127] In the second connectors 110c and 110d, the third slits S13l and S13r do not have to have the same shape.

[0128] The present invention has the following configuration.

[0129] (1) A connector comprising a resin body member, one or more cover members, and one or more external connection terminals, wherein the resin body member includes: a first portion, a second portion, a third portion, a first connection portion connecting the first portion and the second portion, and a second connection portion connecting the second portion and the third portion, wherein the second portion extends in a front-to-rear direction, and the first portion, the first connection portion, the second portion, the second connection portion, and the third portion are arranged in this order in the front direction, wherein the material of the cover member is metal, and the cover member includes: a first cover portion covering at least a portion of the first portion, and a second cover portion covering at least a portion of the third portion, wherein the one or more external connection terminals are supported by the second portion, wherein the first connection portion is provided with one or more first slits having a linear shape extending in a vertical direction, and wherein the second connection portion is provided with one or more second slits having a linear shape extending in the vertical direction.

[0130] (2) The connector described in (1), wherein the one or more first slits include one or more first slit portions that extend downward from an upper end of the first connection portion and do not reach the lower end of the first connection portion, and one or more second slit portions that extend upward from the lower end of the first connection portion and do not reach the upper end of the first connection portion, and the first slit portions and the second slit portions are arranged alternately in the front-to-rear direction.

[0131] (3) The connector according to (1) or (2), wherein the first connection portion includes a connection portion that connects the first portion and the second portion, and a portion of the connection portion extends in a first direction that includes a component in the front-rear direction and is not parallel to the front-rear direction.

[0132] (4) A connector described in any one of (1) to (3), wherein the length in the vertical direction of a part of the first connection part where the first slit is provided is shorter than the length in the vertical direction of the first part or the length in the vertical direction of the second part.

[0133] (5) A connector according to any one of (1) to (4), wherein the second portion has one or more third slits having a linear shape extending in the vertical direction, and the third slits extend downward from the upper end of the second portion and do not reach the lower end of the second portion.

[0134] (6) The connector according to (5), wherein the one or more third slits are plural in number, and the lengths of the third slits in the front-rear direction are non-uniform.

[0135] (7) The connector according to any of (1) to (6), wherein the resin main body member has a ring shape when viewed in the up-down direction, and includes a frame portion having rear and front edges extending in the left-right direction and left and right edges extending in the front-to-rear direction, the first portion includes the rear edge, the rear end of the left edge, and the rear end of the right edge, the second portion includes a portion of the left edge and a portion of the right edge, the third portion includes the front edge, the front end of the left edge, and the front end of the right edge, the first connection portion includes a portion of the left edge and a portion of the right edge, the second connection portion includes a portion of the left edge and a portion of the right edge, signals are input / output to / from the external connection terminal, the external connection terminal is supported by the left edge or the right edge, the cover member is connected to a ground potential, the first cover portion covers at least a portion of the rear edge, and the second cover portion covers at least a portion of the front edge.

[0136] (8) The connector described in (7), wherein the resin main body member includes a protrusion and a connecting portion, the protrusion extending in the front-to-rear direction when viewed in the up-down direction, the frame having a ring shape surrounding the protrusion when viewed in the up-down direction, and the connecting portion being located between the protrusion and the frame when viewed in the up-down direction and connecting the protrusion and the frame.

[0137] DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1, 1a to 1d: Connector set 10, 10a to 10d, 60: First connector 11: First resin main body member 11a: Bottom surface portion 11b, 111b: Frame portion 14b, 14f: First ground terminal 15l, 15r: First signal terminal 16b, 16f: Second signal terminal 110, 110a to 110d: Second connector 111: Second resin main body member 111a: Protrusion portion 111c: Linking portion 114: Second ground terminal 115l, 115r: Third signal terminal 116b, 116f: Fourth signal terminal DIR1, DIR11: First direction DIR12, DIR2: Second direction P1, P11: First portion P2, P12: Second portion P3, P13: Third portion PC1, PC11: First connection portion PC2, PC12: Second connection portion PCP1, PCP11: First connection portion PCP2, PCP12: Second connection portion S1l, S1r, S11l, S11r: First slit S2l, S2r, S12l, S12r: Second slit S3l, S3r, S13l, S13r: Third slit S13l1, S13l2, S3r1, S3r2: Third slit portion SP1r, SP11l: First slit portion SP2r, SP12l: Second slit portion

Claims

1. The device includes a resin main body member, one or more cover members, and one or more external connection terminals, The resin body member is A first part; and A second part; and A third part; and a first connection portion connecting the first portion and the second portion; a second connection portion connecting the second portion and the third portion; It contains The second portion extends in the front-rear direction, the first portion, the first connecting portion, the second portion, the second connecting portion, and the third portion are arranged in this order in the forward direction, the cover member is made of a metal; The cover member is a first cover portion that covers at least a portion of the first portion; a second cover portion that covers at least a portion of the third portion; It contains the one or more external connection terminals are supported by the second portion; The first connection portion is provided with one or more first slits each having a linear shape extending in the vertical direction, the second connection portion is provided with one or more second slits each having a linear shape extending in the up-down direction, The one or more first slits are one or more first slit portions extending downward from an upper end of the first connection portion and not reaching a lower end of the first connection portion; one or more second slit portions extending upward from a lower end of the first connection portion and not reaching an upper end of the first connection portion; It contains The first slit portions and the second slit portions are alternately arranged in the front-rear direction. connector.

2. the first connection portion includes a connection portion that connects the first portion and the second portion, a portion of the connection portion extending in a first direction that includes a component in the front-rear direction and is not parallel to the front-rear direction; The connector according to claim 1 .

3. a length in the vertical direction of a part of the first connection portion in which the first slit is provided is shorter than a length in the vertical direction of the first portion or a length in the vertical direction of the second portion; The connector according to claim 1 or 2.

4. the second portion is provided with one or more third slits each having a linear shape extending in the up-down direction, the third slit extends downward from an upper end of the second portion and does not reach a lower end of the second portion; The connector according to claim 1 or 2.

5. the number of the one or more third slits is plural, The lengths of the plurality of third slits in the front-rear direction are non-uniform. The connector according to claim 4.

6. the resin main body member has a ring shape when viewed in the up-down direction, and includes a frame portion having a rear side and a front side extending in the left-right direction, and a left side and a right side extending in the front-rear direction, the first portion includes the rear side, a rear end portion of the left side, and a rear end portion of the right side, the second portion includes a portion of the left side and a portion of the right side, the third portion includes the front side, a front end portion of the left side, and a front end portion of the right side, the first connection portion includes a portion of the left side and a portion of the right side, the second connection portion includes a portion of the left side and a portion of the right side, Signals are input and output to and from the external connection terminals, the external connection terminal is supported on the left side or the right side, the cover member is connected to a ground potential; the first cover portion covers at least a portion of the rear side, The second cover portion covers at least a portion of the front side. The connector according to claim 1 or 2.

7. The resin body member is A protrusion; A connecting portion; It contains The protrusion extends in the front-rear direction when viewed in the up-down direction, the frame portion has a ring shape surrounding the periphery of the protrusion portion when viewed in the up-down direction, The connecting portion is located between the protruding portion and the frame portion when viewed in the up-down direction, and connects the protruding portion and the frame portion. The connector according to claim 6.

8. A device comprising a resin main body member, one or more cover members, and one or more external connection terminals, The resin body member is A first part; and A second part; and A third part; and a first connection portion connecting the first portion and the second portion; a second connection portion connecting the second portion and the third portion; It contains The second portion extends in the front-rear direction, the first portion, the first connecting portion, the second portion, the second connecting portion, and the third portion are arranged in this order in the forward direction, the cover member is made of a metal; The cover member is a first cover portion that covers at least a portion of the first portion; a second cover portion that covers at least a portion of the third portion; It contains the one or more external connection terminals are supported by the second portion; The first connection portion is provided with one or more first slits each having a linear shape extending in the vertical direction, the second connection portion is provided with one or more second slits each having a linear shape extending in the up-down direction, the first connection portion includes a connection portion that connects the first portion and the second portion, a portion of the connection portion extending in a first direction that includes a component in the front-rear direction and is not parallel to the front-rear direction; connector.

9. A device comprising a resin main body member, one or more cover members, and one or more external connection terminals, The resin body member is A first part; and A second part; and A third part; and a first connection portion connecting the first portion and the second portion; a second connection portion connecting the second portion and the third portion; It contains The second portion extends in the front-rear direction, the first portion, the first connecting portion, the second portion, the second connecting portion, and the third portion are arranged in this order in the forward direction, the cover member is made of a metal; The cover member is a first cover portion that covers at least a portion of the first portion; a second cover portion that covers at least a portion of the third portion; It contains the one or more external connection terminals are supported by the second portion; The first connection portion is provided with one or more first slits each having a linear shape extending in the vertical direction, the second connection portion is provided with one or more second slits each having a linear shape extending in the up-down direction, The cover member is not inserted into at least one of the one or more first slits and the one or more second slits. connector.